The Internet of Things is Real, Practical, and Ready to Grow, Microsoft Partners Say

Until
now, the Internet of Things (IoT) has been much like artificial intelligence
(AI) - a concept idea you hear about from software vendors and analysts but only
half believe in.

But
some core concepts of IoT are already well understood (though perhaps by a different name) like monitoring
critical temperature levels, knowing where exactly an item is in a warehouse
or on a retail shelf, or reading utility meters without an army of meter
readers. Now imagine receiving all of that information in an actionable form through
your ERP, and you understand the value of the Internet of Things (IoT).

Linda
Rosencrance is a freelance writer/editor in the Boston area. Rosencrance has
over 25 years experience as an reporter/investigative reporter, writing for
many newspapers in the metropolitan Boston area. Rosencrance has been writing
about information technology for the past 16 years.